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Prewriting

Prewriting. Prewriting is thinking!. Why do we pre-write? – Prevent writer’s block – Builds confidence – Sparks creativity – Tells you when to quit – Open your mind. Prewriting Methods #1 of 3. Brainstorming Listing Example: Obstacles to your education

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Prewriting

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  1. Prewriting

  2. Prewriting is thinking! • Why do we pre-write? – Prevent writer’s block – Builds confidence – Sparks creativity – Tells you when to quit – Open your mind

  3. Prewriting Methods #1 of 3 • Brainstorming Listing • Example: Obstacles to your education Time, money, friends, energy, ,teacher, parents, tuition, classes • Freewriting Non-stop writingon a topic or a focused free writing on assigned subjects • Invisible WritingOn computerwith monitor off

  4. PREWRITING METHODS #2 OF 3 Clustering – Circled word associations $$$ Vacation 3-Bedroom Goals Ocean View Job House Marriage 2 Kids

  5. PREWRITING METHODS #3 OF 3 • Narrowing your Topic – Topic/subtopic [stress as topic] world stress work stress school stress stress relief ways to reduce stress ! • Outlining –VERY IMPORTANT!!! [usually last step in pre-writing]

  6. OUTLINE - #1 of 4 • Thesis: Cuyamaca is an excellent choice for students. • Topic Sentence #1 • First of all, students save a lot of money • Main Point #1 Tuition • Main Point #2 Parking • Main Point #3 Books

  7. OUTLINE - #2 of 4 • Topic Sentence #2 • Not only do students save money at Cuyamaca, they also save time. • Main Point #1 Close to home • Main Point #2 Classes blocked together • Main Point #3 On-line classes

  8. OUTLINE - #3 of 4 • Topic Sentence #3 • Students also benefit from the close relations they have with Cuyamaca teachers. • Main Point #1 Small class size • Main Point #2 Office hours • Main Point #3 Voice mail and e-mail

  9. Outline #4 of 4 • Conclusion • Restate thesis in different words. “Students get a great learning experience at Cuyamaca College.”

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